Yachtmaster Offshore Course

Overview

Our Yachtmaster Offshore course takes you from novice sailor to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. The innovative programme provides an exhilarating mix of training as well as a great Australian sailing adventure.

Our mission

Flying Fish strive to provide you with the ultimate sailing experience in a fantastic location with great instructors who are passionate about their sport. We have been running our Yachtmaster Offshore course in Australia for over 20 years and we are very proud of what we have achieved. Hundreds of customers have completed the Yachtmaster Offshore course and it is fair to say that it has changed many lives forever. Customers leave with the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification having had an amazing time, met some great people and made friends for life. Qualifying as a Yachtmater Offshore is the start a new career in the Maritime industry, many of our customers are working on large yachts and Superyachts as Captains or crew

Why train in Sydney

Sailing in the sunshine is one of the main reasons customers choose to travel to Australia to complete the Yachtmaster Offshore course with Flying Fish. Sydney is famous for it’s warm winds and beautiful clear water, so most of your sailing will be in shorts and t-shirts. Offshore, you explore the beautiful New South Wales coast with all of its stunning harbours and anchorages. We guarantee you will love sailing in Australia.

Our base in Middle Harbour yacht club with it’s white sandy beach and great atmosphere is where you start your day whether skills training on Sydney Harbour or about to set off on an offshore passage. Being part of Flying Fish provides temporary membership to the Yacht club offering customers the chance to join evening and weekend yacht races organised by the the club. The Aussies love their yacht racing with the most famous race being the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race .Through our contacts customers will meet local sailors and yacht owners and are invited to join weekend races.

Sydney and the Northern beaches has a lot to offer, Surfing is a national past time on Manly beach, being one of the best surf beaches on the North shore. Manly is full of bars, restaurants and cafe’s and it’s fair to say that everybody loves the beach and the cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Course programme

The Yachtmaster Offshore course is divided between live-aboard passages and shore-based day sailing or theory classes. Weekends are usually free so customers have the time to enjoy Sydney, relax on the beach or go yacht racing on the weekends. Flying Fish run weekend RYA sailing courses so there is an opportunity to join one of our yachts as first mate to one of our qualified yacht instructors to build experience.

The course is designed for novice sailors or with basic sailing skills however, the course can be tailored to suit individual needs so please contact us to discuss options if you already have some experience.

The Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of Competence

The RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate allows the holder to skipper a yacht up to 24m in length up to 150 miles from a safe haven. If you add STCW Basic Safety training, then the certificate is valid on yachts over 24 meters and up to 200 gross tonnes. Once you are qualified then there are a lot of options out there for you if you choose to work as a professional skipper.

Life as a Professional skipper

Depending on your goal you may wish to work as a flotilla skipper for one of the holiday companies who are always on the lookout for professional crew. Yacht delivery companies who deliver sailing yachts all over the world are always on the lookout for qualified professionals. Superyachts is another avenue to consider, having your Yachtmaster Offshore provides a gateway to work on luxury yachts.

Accommodation

The Flying Fish crew apartments in Manly are in a stunning location right in the heart of the Northern Beaches and a stone’s throw from the famous Manly beach. The apartments are comfortably furnished and are only a short walk from the bars, restaurants and supermarkets. We will pick you up from the accommodation each morning and take you to our base at Middle Harbour.

Inclusions

Meals on yachts, all safety equipment, publications, and tuition.

2,500 sea miles logged.

RYA First Aid.

ACMA HF Radio Licence.

Please note Yachtmaster exam fees are not included. A fee of approximately $465 is payable directly to the RYA examiner.

Related courses

STCW Basic Safety training is a must have for anyone seeking employment on board a vessel larger than 24 metres in length. Available in the UK or Australia before or after your Yachtmaster Offshore course.